The Latest Breaking News from Mel Stride

Pensioners start to receive up to £600 from Wednesday to help with energy bills

The vast majority of payments will be made automatically, the Department for Work and Pensions said.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

DWP says it has 'no plans' to means-test PIP disability benefit claimed by 3million Brits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sought to calm fears, two weeks after new Cabinet minister Mel Stride refused to rule out restricting the benefit to the poorest

Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

Financial expert predicts State Pension Triple Lock pledge will be scrapped at Autumn Statement this week

Speculation is mounting on whether State Pensions and benefits will rise in line with 10% inflation next April.

Daily Record · Nov 11, 2022

OAPs ‘at forefront’ as Sunak mulls raising pensions and benefits with inflation

The move would likely usher in deeper public spending cuts elsewhere and higher tax rises.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Scandal-hit Gavin Williamson faces new probe - but could keep job past Christmas

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said there was an 'independent' inquiry into Mr Williamson's sweary WhatsApp messages to ex-Chief Whip Wendy Morton amid reports the matter has been escalated to Parliament's watchdog

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

Hundreds of thousands are missing out on free £400 towards energy bills

The Government has vowed to tackle the problem

Wales Online · Nov 8, 2022

Tory MP refers Gavin Williamson bullying claim to parliamentary watchdog

Wendy Morton refers allegation to independent investigators – as Williamson apologises to cabinet

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Lords due for reform, says minister as Johnson asks new peers to defer take-up

But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says it would be ‘very difficult’ to get political consensus on any possible shake-up.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Boris Johnson expected to hand peerages to 4 Tory MPs in resignation list OLD

Outgoing Cop26 president Alok Sharma reported to be among about 20 nominees – alongside very youthful aides

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

‘Unacceptable’ if Williamson told civil servant ‘slit your throat’ – minister

But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said that at the moment, the report is in the “realm of media speculation”.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022